Papayas

Papayas contain large amounts of antioxidants and folate. Papayas are the source for an enzyme called papain, which is used as a meat tenderizer.

Healthy Papaya Recipes:

• Papaya Flank Steak
• Thai Green Papaya Salad
• Tropical Herb Tea

The following nutrition information is for one serving of papaya. That would be about one cup of papaya cubes, or 140 grams. This general information is for any variety of raw papayas.

Water: 124.36

Calories: 55

Protein: 0.85 g

Carbohydrates: 13.73 g

Fiber: 2.5 g

Sugars: 8.26 g

Total Fat: 0.20 g

Saturated Fat: 0.060 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Calcium: 34 mg

Iron: 0.14 mg

Magnesium: 14 mg

Phosphorus: 7 mg

Potassium: 360 mg

Sodium: 4 mg

Zinc: 0.10 mg

Vitamin C: 86.5 mg

Thiamin: 0.038 mg

Riboflavin: 0.045 mg

Niacin: 0.473 mg

Pantothenic Acid: 0.305 mg

Vitamin B6: 0.037 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mcg

Folate: 53 mcg

Vitamin A: 1532 IU

Vitamin E: 1.02 mg

Vitamin K: 3.6 mcg

beta Carotene: 386 mcg

beta Cryptoxanthin: 1065 mcg

Lycopene: 0 mcg

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 105 mcg

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Abbreviations:

• g = gram
• mg = milligram
• mcg = microgram
• IU = International Unit

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